2000 Buick Cielo vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Cielo (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Buick Cielo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Cielo | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Cielo | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2010 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
