2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |