2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 848 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tahoe | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| 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 | 284 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
