2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 54 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Mobilio | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
