1980 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Honda That
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 868 kg more than 2004 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2004 Honda That | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | That |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
