2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 2007 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Mobilio | Patrol |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2980 mm |