2004 Honda That vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2004 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda That | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | That | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
