2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mobilio | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
