2002 Honda That vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda That would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1560 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | That | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 750 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |