2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 130 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Mobilio | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1341 mm |
