2004 Honda That vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 478 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 2010 Mazda 3. 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda That | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | That | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2639 mm |
