2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 220 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
