2003 Honda That vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aspire weights approximately 110 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 1993 Ford Aspire. 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, 1993 Ford Aspire (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Aspire 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 | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | That | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
