2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Opel | Mercury |
| Model | Meriva | Milan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
