2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 3 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
