2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 816 kg more than 2011 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Milan. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2011 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Nissan | Mercury |
Model | Quest | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |