2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan. 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 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Mercury Chevrolet
Model Milan Camaro
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 426 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1836 kg 1867 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 72 L


 

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