2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1997 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 379 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, 1997 Opel Frontera (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1997 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
