2010 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Renault Espace
To start off, 2012 Renault Espace is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Espace weights approximately 289 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | Espace |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 83 L |
