2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP) has 271 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 58 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sable | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 424 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
