1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Honda That.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda That. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1979 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Taft | That |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
