2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Sable and 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (280 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Sable | Impreza |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |