2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 740 kg more than 1991 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mountaineer | Sunny |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |