2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima.
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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Altima |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |