2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Impala (290 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Impala | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
