2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 59 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | SRX | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |