2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Echo. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Echo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |
