2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 152 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Mobilio | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
