2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 617 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Milan | 146 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |