2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
