2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,357 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 857 kg more than 2005 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 Silverado (454 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Sable |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5357 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |