2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
