2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 246 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | Santana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
