2005 Acura RSX vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Acura RSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RSX | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
