2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 362 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
