2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 675 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Mobilio | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
