2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 110 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Mobilio | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
