2003 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Buick Regal. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 409 kg more than 2003 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Regal. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Regal | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
