2000 Acura Integra vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura Integra (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (177 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 2000 Acura Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura Integra | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | Integra | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
