2004 Honda That vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 338 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 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. 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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda That | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | That | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
