2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Nitro | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |
