2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 311 kg more than 2002 Honda Mobilio. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Mobilio has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Mobilio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Mobilio | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Mobilio | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |