2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 144 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |