2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2003 Pontiac G6 is newer by 2 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac G6 (286 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 9 kg more than 2003 Pontiac G6.
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, 2003 Pontiac G6 (369 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2003 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Sable | G6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |