2004 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |