2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 52 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. 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, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
