1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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:
1989 Ford Sierra | 2002 Honda That | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | That |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |