2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima.

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 (248 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mercury Sable 2004 Nissan Altima
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Sable Altima
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 2489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 248 Nm 244 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1574 kg 1378 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 76 L


 

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