2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1995 Kia Capital
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Capital 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 39 more horse power than 1995 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Kia Capital. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Capital. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1995 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Sable | Capital |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
