1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Sable |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
