2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 165 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 Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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 Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
