2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Doblo 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Doblo.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Doblo. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Doblo 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 | 2012 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Sable | Doblo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
