2003 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 5,952 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 750 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Avanti Studebaker | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercury |
| Model | Studebaker | Milan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5952 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2730 mm |
