2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 451 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 246 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |