2000 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique

To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1997 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 1997 Mercury Mystique
Make Honda Mercury
Model Civic Mystique
Year Released 2000 1997
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1491 cc 2544 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 104 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1313 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2710 mm


 

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