2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 321 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2004 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Sable | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
