2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP) has 250 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 99 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
