2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 305 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Mobilio | 523 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
