2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | Carol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 30 L |
