2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 511 kg more than 2001 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 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 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 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Sable | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| 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 | 333 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 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 | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
