2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 660 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | S2000 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
