2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Stilo 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 214 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Stilo 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 Fiat Stilo | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Stilo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
