2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 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 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 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 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Sable | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |