2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Because 2005 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |