2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1999 Rover 400
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 134 kg more than 1999 Rover 400.
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, 1999 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1999 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
