2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 200 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
