2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 564 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (248 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Lanos | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
