1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 960 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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sable | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
