2004 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 712 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
