2002 Dodge Neon vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Neon and 2002 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Neon.
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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Neon. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Neon | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
