2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Sable and 2004 Toyota RAV4 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 32 more horse power than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Toyota RAV4. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2004 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
