1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sable |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
