2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 3 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Mobilio | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
