2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 731 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Milan | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 212 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |