2001 GMC Yukon vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Yukon weights approximately 750 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
