2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1994 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 1994 Chevrolet Corsica | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sable | Corsica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
