2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC90 is newer by 7 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 860 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, 2008 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Mobilio | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
