2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Milan (278 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Milan | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |