2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Holden Captiva is newer by 9 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Holden Captiva. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Holden Captiva weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 Holden Captiva 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, 2009 Holden Captiva 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Captiva. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Captiva 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 | 2009 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Sable | Captiva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |