2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 7 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
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, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Mobilio | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |
