2002 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 282 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
