2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 6 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, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster 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 @ 3950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Espace |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |