2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Signum 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 145 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (115 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 476 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Signum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
