2002 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1079 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 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 345 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |