2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 162 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Because 2001 Toyota Altezza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Altezza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Altezza has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Altezza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Altezza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |