2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 1 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (200 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Mercury Monterey. 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) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Terraza | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Terraza | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |