2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
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, 1998 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| 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 | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
