2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 350 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.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Mobilio | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
