2009 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. (187 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Coupe | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
