2009 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
