2003 Honda That vs. 1990 Lada Samara
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Samara weights approximately 100 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 1990 Lada Samara. 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, 1990 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Samara 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 | 1990 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | That | Samara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
