1993 Honda Prelude vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, both 1993 Honda Prelude and 1993 Mercury Mystique were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 78 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude. 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Prelude | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
