1976 GMC Suburban vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Suburban 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Suburban | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Sable |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
