2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage 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 49 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 42 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Milan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2728 mm |
