2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1997 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Inca Kombi would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 475 kg more than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Inca Kombi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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