2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 238 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Sable | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
