2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Capa 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 74 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 1998 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mariner | Capa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2370 mm |
