2002 Acura CL vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 346 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
