2000 Mercury Mystique vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 293 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mystique | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mystique | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2624 mm |
