2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Copen | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
