2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Carnival (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
