2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Chrysler Concorde 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler Concorde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chrysler Concorde (252 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Concorde should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 48 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. 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, 2002 Chrysler Concorde (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler Concorde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler Concorde | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Concorde | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
