2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 116 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Rio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
