2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu YRV and 2000 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. 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 Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu YRV | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | YRV | Sable |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |