2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 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 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 79 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
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) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper 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 | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Sable | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
