2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Aerio 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Aerio (156 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 216 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. (204 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2005 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Sable | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
