2003 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 415 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Toyota | Mercury |
Model | Corolla | Milan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |