2004 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Nubira.
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, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Nubira | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Nubira | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
