2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Sable | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mercury | Smart |
Model | Sable | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 22 L |