2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 140 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mobilio | Alero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
