2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 2005 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mobilio | 146 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
