2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 511 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Monterey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |