2001 Audi A2 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A2 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 483 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A2 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
