2002 Honda That vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 205 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
