1994 Honda Today vs. 1995 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1995 Mercury Mystique is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 592 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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, 1995 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1995 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Today | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
