2002 Honda That vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That.
Because 1984 Lotus Etna 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 1984 Lotus Etna. 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna 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 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | That | Etna |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |