2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Saab 900 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (210 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1994 Saab 900 has manual transmission. 1994 Saab 900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Sable | 900 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
