2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1989 Rover 216
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover 216. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover 216 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover 216 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover 216 (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Rover 216.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rover 216 (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1989 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 216 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
