1992 Honda Concerto vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 510 kg more than 1992 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Concerto | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Concerto | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
