2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 197 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
