1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 129 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Because 2002 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That 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, 2002 Honda That (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette has manual transmission. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
| Model | Rockette | That |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
