2003 Honda That vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 639 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 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2799 mm |
