2003 Honda Life vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2011 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2619 mm |
