2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 531 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vectra. 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Milan | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |