2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 65 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass has manual transmission. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Mercury Sable | 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sable | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |