2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Cube. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Cube.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Cube will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Cube |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
