2001 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Carens | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carens | Milan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |