2002 Honda Life vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 972 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 57 L |
