2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable.
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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Previa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |