2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 6 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Carens |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| 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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
