2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 475 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
