1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Saturn Vue (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Sable | Vue |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |