2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 614 kg more than 2011 Fiat Bravo. 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Bravo. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Monterey | Bravo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1908 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |