2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 595 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Avensis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |