2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Neon and 2000 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 349 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Neon | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |
