2008 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 910 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rio | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |