2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 7 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Hyundai i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Mobilio | i20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2525 mm |
