2003 Mercury Sable vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. Both 2003 Mercury Sable and 1998 Toyota Sienna are equipped with a 2,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |