2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable 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 15 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 892 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
