2003 Honda That vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 260 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 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
