2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Sable |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |