2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2007 Opel Tigra 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 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Tigra weights approximately 15 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, 2007 Opel Tigra (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
