2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 1 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (201 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 847 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, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (293 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Uplander | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |