2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 341 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (147 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 156 | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |