2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |