2004 Honda That vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 324 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 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
