1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Shuttle | Sable |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
