2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 370 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 950 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 |
