2006 Holden Barina vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Barina would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan 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, 2008 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Barina. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Barina. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Holden Barina | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Barina | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |