2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mobilio | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
