2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 6 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 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 832 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. 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 2012 Renault Thalia. 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 (213 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Milan | Thalia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 213 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |