2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1990 Volvo 480
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Volvo 480.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1990 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Mobilio | 480 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
