2003 Lexus GX vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Lexus GX is newer by 1 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 614 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 2003 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | GX | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
