2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 403 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
