2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 790 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mobilio | SL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
