2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Sable | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |