2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 981 kg more than 2002 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Mobilio has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Mobilio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Mobilio | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |