2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 731 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
