1993 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 423 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Legend | Sable |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
