1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 11 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 655 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Carnival 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 | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Sable | Carnival |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |