2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2910 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
