2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion
To start off, 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Sable | Cabrio Passion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
