2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 710 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 2006 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Mercury | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sable | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 36 L |
