2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 9 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 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo 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 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Sable | Indigo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |