2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 7 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1277 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Sable | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 148 L |
