2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Splash is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 136 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 702 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Splash. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Suzuki Splash. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2010 Suzuki Splash | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montego | Splash |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |