2000 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu Naked and 2000 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. 2000 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu Naked | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Tracer |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |