2002 Honda Life vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
