2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 10 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 41 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2010 Nissan NP300 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 2010 Nissan NP300. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan NP300 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 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | NP300 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |