2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 955 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Avalanche | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
