2008 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Nubira | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Nubira | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
