1996 Kia Avella vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 597 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Avella | Sable |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
