2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 786 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nubira | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |