2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Rover 220
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 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 46 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 220 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
