2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1988 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Rover Vitesse (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 167 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Rover Vitesse (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1988 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
