2003 Honda That vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 7 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 695 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 2010 Kia Carens. 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | That | Carens |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
