1978 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Avenger | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Avenger | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
