1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Mystique would be higher. 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 71 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 72 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1995 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mystique | Serena |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
