1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 6 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 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 212 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Shuttle | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
