2002 Honda That vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2002 Honda That and 2002 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 696 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart Roadster weights approximately 65 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 2002 Smart Roadster 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 2002 Smart Roadster. 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, 2002 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2002 Smart Roadster 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 | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | That | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
