2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 164 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Volkswagen Passat (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
