1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 10 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (221 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (284 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Sable | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |