2002 Honda That vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 8 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Honda That is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Nano 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 2010 Tata Nano. 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 Honda That (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Nano 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 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | That | Nano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
