2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 608 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
