2003 Honda That vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda That weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | That | Elan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2140 mm |
