1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Laguna weights approximately 188 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mystique | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
