2005 Honda Element vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
