2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20.
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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Sable | i20 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2525 mm |
