2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2003 Honda Mobilio and 2003 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Retona weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Retona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
