2002 Honda That vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 435 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 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 1981 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | That | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
