2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Prius |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |