2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 14 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Sable | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |