2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Mobilio | Beta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
