2002 Honda That vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Because 2002 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven 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 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | That | Seven |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 750 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
