2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 406 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
