2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue 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, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Rogue |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |