2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Acura CL
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 431 kg more than 2003 Acura CL.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2003 Acura CL | |
Make | Mercury | Acura |
Model | Sable | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |