1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 18 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 720 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique. 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mystique | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
