2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 235 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
