1991 Audi 100 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 171 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 100. (249 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 100 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 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 Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
