2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caliber | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
