2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 227 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Because 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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 2001 Nissan HyperMini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | HyperMini |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |