2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Sable and 2004 Opel Vectra 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 7 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 28 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. 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 Opel Vectra (321 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
