2001 Isuzu Axiom vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Isuzu Axiom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Isuzu Axiom would be higher. Both 2001 Isuzu Axiom and 2009 Mercury Sable are equipped with a 3,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Isuzu Axiom. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Isuzu Axiom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Isuzu Axiom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Isuzu Axiom. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Isuzu Axiom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Isuzu Axiom | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Axiom | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
