2004 Audi RS6 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Audi RS6 and 2004 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi RS6 (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi RS6 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 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, 2004 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable. 2004 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi RS6 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi RS6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi RS6 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | RS6 | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |