2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 340 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Mobilio | Samara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
