2001 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2001 Acura NSX and 2001 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Because 2001 Acura NSX 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 2001 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Sable |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |