2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 660 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | S2000 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
