2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Suburban | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |