2002 Honda That vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 373 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
