1994 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 555 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda NSX | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |