1991 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 195 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX.
Because 1991 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Sable |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
