2002 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 619 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Marauder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |