2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Lagreat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Lagreat | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
