2001 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu YRV and 2001 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu YRV | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | YRV | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 85 L |
