1999 Hyundai Accent vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 484 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (248 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Accent. (110 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Accent. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Accent | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Accent | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
