2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2004 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Saab 03-Sep.
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, 2004 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Sable | 2004 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Sable | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
