2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 482 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, 2012 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Mobilio | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1415 mm |
