2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Sable and 2008 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 28 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Sable | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
