2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 352 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Milan (278 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
