2009 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Optra and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 714 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Optra has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Optra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Optra | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Optra | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |