2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 78 L |