2003 Honda That vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 365 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 2009 Mazda 3. 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, 2009 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | That | 3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
