2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Mobilio | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1096 kg |
