2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mobilio | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
