2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 2 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Tacuma | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
