1998 Mercury Mystique vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Mystique. 2009 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Mystique | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Mystique | Altea |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |