2003 Honda That vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda That would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
