2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2003 Honda Mobilio and 2003 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda MPV (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda MPV weights approximately 330 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.
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 Mazda MPV (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | MPV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
