2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1980 Renault Siete
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Siete 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 104 more horse power than 1980 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 695 kg more than 1980 Renault Siete. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Siete. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Siete. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Siete 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:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1980 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | Siete |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
