2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2001 Mercury Sable and 2001 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 306. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 306. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 306. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot 306 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 | 2001 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Sable | 306 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 246 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |