2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2013 Mazda 2
To start off, 2013 Mazda 2 is newer by 11 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 2 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 211 kg more than 2013 Mazda 2.
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, 2013 Mazda 2 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2013 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | 2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
