2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 9 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chrysler 300 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 2009 Chrysler 300. 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
