1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 12 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 450 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 2011 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Mercury | Alpina |
Model | Sable | B7 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |