2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2010 Honda Element | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Sable | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |