1999 Kia Elan vs. 1999 Mercury Sable

To start off, both 1999 Kia Elan 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 48 more horse power than 1999 Kia Elan. (149 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 497 kg more than 1999 Kia Elan. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Elan. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Elan. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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