2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Camaro and 2001 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Sable |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |