2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X is newer by 8 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 9-4X (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Because 2011 Saab 9-4X is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X 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, 2011 Saab 9-4X (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 9-4X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Sable | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Sable | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
