2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 3 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 94 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
Because 2004 Renault Clio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Renault Clio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Clio 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 | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
