2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 632 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster 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 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Sable | Duster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
