2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caravan | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caravan | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
