2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 165 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
