2002 Audi S8 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Audi S8 is newer by 1 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S8 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Because 2002 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi S8 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, 2002 Audi S8 (431 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2002 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi S8 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:
2002 Audi S8 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | S8 | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 246 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |