2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 3 weights approximately 123 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, 2012 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | 3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1471 mm |
