2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 154 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Sable | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |