2004 Honda That vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 5 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 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 288 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 2009 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda That | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | That | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2648 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
