2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 660 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Copen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Copen 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Copen | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Copen | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |