2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
