2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 507 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Corsa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |