2002 Honda Logo vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2002 Honda Logo is newer by 5 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 302 kg more than 2002 Honda Logo. 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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Logo | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Logo | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
