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 |
