2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Charade | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |