2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
