2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |