2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Vectra 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 22 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Opel | Mercury |
| Model | Vectra | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
