2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (160 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 9 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |