2003 Honda Logo vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Logo 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 88 more horse power than 2003 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 625 kg more than 2003 Honda Logo. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Logo. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Logo has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Logo 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:
| 2003 Honda Logo | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Logo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
