2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Corsa has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 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 Mercury Sable 2002 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Mercury Vauxhall
Model Sable Corsa
Year Released 2001 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 74 HP
Torque 252 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2500 mm


 

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