2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 940 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Siena | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |