2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 1,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 279 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1978 Peugeot 305 (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Mobilio | 305 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
