2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron is newer by 1 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 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron (555 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron weights approximately 612 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 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron has manual transmission. 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron 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:
| 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | EB 18-4 Veyron | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |
