2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Mobilio | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
