1993 Honda Concerto vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto. 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Concerto | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Concerto | Tracer |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |