2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Sable | Silverado |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |