2002 Kia Retona vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Retona. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Retona 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:
2002 Kia Retona | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Retona | Milan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |