2004 Honda That vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda That would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 523 kg more than 2004 Honda That.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | That | A |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |