2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Sable | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |