2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |