2003 Honda That vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 460 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 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
