2000 Mercury Mystique vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1163 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mercury Mystique 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Mystique Almera
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 0 HP
Torque 180 Nm 138 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1242 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm


 

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