1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Sable | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
