2003 Honda Life vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 1 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 464 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
