2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1998 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1998 Mercury Mystique.
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, 1998 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1998 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Brilliance | Mercury |
Model | BS4 | Mystique |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |