2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 26 kg more than 1998 Kia Clarus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
