2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Dodge Grand 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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Grand Caravan | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |