2006 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1024 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 GMC Savana (488 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Savana | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Savana | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 252 Nm |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |