2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 292 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Sentra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |