2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Yukon | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Yukon | Sable |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |