2007 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nubira | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |