2004 Holden Cruze vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Holden Cruze 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Cruze. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Cruze 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 Holden Cruze | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Cruze | Monterey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3210 mm |