2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Copen 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Copen | Sable |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |