1998 Honda Life vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life 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 61 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
