1993 Dodge Stealth vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 345 kg more than 1993 Dodge Stealth.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Stealth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Stealth | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Stealth | Sable |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
