2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Avancier | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
