2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 834 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Livina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |
