2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 2000 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder 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 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Maserati Spyder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Maserati Spyder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2002 Maserati Spyder 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 Maserati Spyder 2000 Mercury Sable
Make Maserati Mercury
Model Spyder Sable
Year Released 2002 2000
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4253 cc 2984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.8 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 85 L


 

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