2002 Honda That vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 740 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | That | E |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |