2002 Acura RSX vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Acura RSX is newer by 3 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, 2002 Acura RSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX.
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) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (193 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura RSX | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RSX | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
