1991 Audi 100 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 165 kg more than 1991 Audi 100.
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, 1991 Audi 100 (249 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 100 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
