2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 70 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
