2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (208 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 559 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Monterey | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
