2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 6 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 12 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Sable | Touran |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |