2003 Honda That vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 758 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 Nissan 370Z. 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | That | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
