2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |