2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo 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 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Fiat Bravo.
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, 2011 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Bravo 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 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Sable | Bravo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |