1999 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Renault Espace. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 24 kg more than 2011 Mercury Milan.
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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Espace. (208 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Espace | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | Espace | Milan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2728 mm |
