2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Trans Sport | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
