2000 Acura RL 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 RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
