2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 72 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Sable | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |