2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1996 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
