2004 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 2 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Magnus has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Magnus 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:
2004 Daewoo Magnus | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Magnus | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |