2005 Honda Logo vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Logo would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 892 kg more than 2005 Honda Logo. 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Logo. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Logo. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Logo has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Logo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Logo | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Logo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
