2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2002 Mercury Sable and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Sable | Blazer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |