2002 Honda That vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 7 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 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 1670 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 2009 Lexus LS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda That. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (522 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | That | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3100 mm |
