2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 11 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, 2011 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet HHR.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet HHR 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 | 2011 Chevrolet HHR | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Sable | HHR |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1603 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |