2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Milan and 2008 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. 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 2008 Saab 03-Sep. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Milan | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |