1997 Honda Life vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Life | Mariner |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |