2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo

To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Chappo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Chappo would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Chappo. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Chappo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Nissan Chappo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Chappo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan Chappo (359 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Chappo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Montego 2001 Nissan Chappo
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Montego Chappo
Year Released 2006 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 2953 cc
Horse Power 203 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 359 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1925 kg 1285 kg
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L