2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 47 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda CR-V | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 246 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |