2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 910 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny. 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Sunny |
Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |