2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Mobilio | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
