2010 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2011 Holden Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.

Because 2011 Holden Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Holden Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Mercury Milan 2011 Holden Colorado
Make Mercury Holden
Model Milan Colorado
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 123 HP
Torque 233 Nm 207 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors