2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2003 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable 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 2003 Renault Megane. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Megane 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 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Megane |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1598 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.6 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 | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |