2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Kia Clarus.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
