2000 Mercury Mystique vs. 2000 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Mystique and 2000 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. 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, 2000 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mystique | 2000 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mystique | 306 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
