2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Mobilio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4572 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2601 mm |