2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
