1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Sable |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
