2005 Honda That vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus 25 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lotus 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda That weights approximately 364 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lotus 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus 25 has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | That | 25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 456 kg |
