1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 228 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
