2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |