2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Lexus GX
To start off, 2003 Lexus GX is newer by 2 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 804 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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Mobilio | GX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
