2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
