2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
