2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tahoe | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
