2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 466 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Cobalt | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 66 L |
