1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 34 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Because 1981 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Mobilio |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |