2001 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
