1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2002 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.

Because 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 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 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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