2001 Acura RL vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 11 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 177 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 | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
