2003 Honda That vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | That | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
