2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 687 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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 (332 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |