2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 381 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1885 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
