2003 Mazda Spiano vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Spiano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Spiano would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Spiano | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Spiano | Milan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
