2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2002 Honda That

To start off, both 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Honda That were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1099 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.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Explorer (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Explorer 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:

2002 Ford Explorer 2002 Honda That
Make Ford Honda
Model Explorer That
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4016 cc 750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.4 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.4 mm 64 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 50 L


 

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