2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2007 Kia Magentis is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Magentis (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Magentis weights approximately 230 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Magentis (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
