2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 21 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 62 L |