2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2011 Holden Captiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Holden Captiva weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Holden Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Milan | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
