2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 232 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Sable | Nitro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |