2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (146 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
