2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 254 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Mobilio | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
