2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Aztek is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2005 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2005 Pontiac Aztek | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Sable | Aztek |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 69 L |