2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Sable | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2970 mm |