2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |
