2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2001 Renault Clio is newer by 1 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, 2001 Renault Clio (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 448 kg more than 2001 Renault Clio.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (207 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Clio 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 | 2001 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Clio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |