2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Sable |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |