2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 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 94 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 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 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Sable | H1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
