2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio 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 15 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Mobilio | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
