2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 945 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercury Milan (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Milan | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |
