2008 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Matiz. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 637 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Matiz. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Matiz | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Matiz | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
