1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 1999 GMC Suburban 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 353 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Because 1999 GMC Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 GMC Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2760 mm |
