2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Mobilio | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
