2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 568 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2004 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |