2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2005 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (200 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (305 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
