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They're both fixed-rate installment loans, but the terms are very different. Auto loans are typically repaid over 3 to 7 years and are secured by a vehicle that depreciates quickly. Mortgages are typically repaid over 15 to 30 years and are secured by a home, which usually holds or gains value over time. Mortgages also commonly bundle property taxes and homeowners insurance into the monthly payment (PITI); auto loans do not.
The interest rate is the cost of borrowing the principal, expressed as a yearly percentage. The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is usually higher because it also folds in lender fees, points, and certain closing costs, spreading them across the loan term. APR is meant to represent the true total cost of borrowing, which is why it's the better number to use when comparing loan offers from different lenders.
PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance — the four components that typically make up a full monthly mortgage payment. Principal and Interest (P&I) pay down the loan itself, while Taxes (property tax) and Insurance (homeowners insurance, often paid through an escrow account) are collected monthly and forwarded on your behalf. Auto loans don't have a PITI-style structure since vehicles don't carry property tax or homeowners insurance.