2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1994 Opel Tigra. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Tigra.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Tigra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 46 L |