2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Quest |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |