2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 185 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (167 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
