2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. 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 100 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Trafic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |