2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Sonata. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Sonata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Sonata. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
