2004 Honda That vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda That weights approximately 48 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
