2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Mobilio | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
