2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 155 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Mobilio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |