2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 7 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 313 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Sable | Duster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
