2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 117 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Meriva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |