2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Subaru Outback (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Mobilio | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
