2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Mercury Sable

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Suburban and 2000 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 816 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.

Because 2000 Chevrolet 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, 2000 Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Suburban (502 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (248 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Mercury Sable
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model Suburban Sable
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 0 HP
Torque 502 Nm 248 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2390 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 68 L