2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. 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 175 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Nano 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 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Tata Nano | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Mountaineer | Nano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 37 L |