2003 Honda That vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, 2007 Mazda 5 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 5 weights approximately 580 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 2007 Mazda 5. 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 Mazda 5 (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | That | 5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
