2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 604 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | 9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
