2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |