2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti QX56 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 2011 Infiniti QX56. 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Sable | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
