2002 Honda That vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Because 1966 Marcos 1500 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 1966 Marcos 1500. 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1500 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1500 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 Honda That | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | That | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
