2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 543 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (82 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
