2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey 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 23 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 781 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Sentra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |