2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2004 GMC Canyon. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Canyon | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 263 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
