2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 213 kg more than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 Colorado (251 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
