2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 23 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable. 2004 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
