2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 898 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.
Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (281 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Sable | Savana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 452 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |