2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 7 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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 (246 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Almera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
