2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Sable and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 35 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
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) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna 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 | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |