2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 366 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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 Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Mobilio | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
