1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Pluriel and 1999 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 569 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Pluriel | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
