2008 Honda Stream vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Monterey would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Stream 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Stream | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Stream | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |