1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mystique would be higher. Both 1999 Mercury Mystique and 2011 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 322 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mystique | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2624 mm |
