2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (143 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Liana. 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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Liana has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Liana 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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Sable | Liana |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |