2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Clarus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 24 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus.
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, 2000 Kia Clarus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Mobilio | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Mobilio | Clarus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |