2009 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva 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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
