2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 820 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. 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 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |