2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Q7 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
