2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2000 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 2 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 448 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 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique. 2002 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Avancier | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
