1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 1992 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (42 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 512 kg more than 1992 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Vivio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Vivio will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Mercury Mystique (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (53 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 1992 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mystique | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
