2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
