2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2002 Skoda Superb is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Superb (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Skoda Superb.
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, 2002 Skoda Superb (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2002 Skoda Superb | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Sable | Superb |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |