2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2001 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. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Laguna |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |