2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 921 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Mercury | Bugatti |
| Model | Sable | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 29 L/100km |
