2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2010 Opel Vivaro 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 49 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Vivaro. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Vivaro 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 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |