2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Acura CSX
To start off, 2010 Acura CSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura CSX (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura CSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 222 kg more than 2010 Acura CSX.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2010 Acura CSX | |
Make | Mercury | Acura |
Model | Sable | CSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |