2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2007 Opel Tigra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 170 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
