2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sable | Galant |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |