2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 94 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
