2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina 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 152 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina 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 Lada Kalina | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Kalina | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |