2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2004 Renault Scenic 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Renault Scenic. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Scenic weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
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 (252 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Scenic. (105 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2004 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Scenic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 48 L |