1993 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 641 kg more than 1993 Acura NSX.
Because 1993 Acura 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 1993 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1993 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Sable |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |