2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 362 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Milan | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
