2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 4 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 39 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 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 (252 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
