2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 213 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Sable | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
