2000 Holden Berlina vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Berlina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Berlina | Milan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
