2000 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Satellite 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 66 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Because 2000 Hyundai Satellite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Hyundai Satellite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. 2011 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Satellite has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Satellite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Hyundai Satellite | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Satellite | Milan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2728 mm |