2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1455 mm |
