2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.

Because 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda Mobilio 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Honda Nissan
Model Mobilio R 390 GT1
Year Released 2003 2005
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 89 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2730 mm


 

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