2003 Mazda Kusabi vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Kusabi and 2003 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Kusabi has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Kusabi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Kusabi | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Kusabi | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
