2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 445 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
