2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mercury Milan

To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2009 Mercury Milan
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model Express Milan
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 2261 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 354 Nm 212 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 87.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2222 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 66 L


 

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