2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 140 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Mobilio | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
