2005 Honda That vs. 1976 Renault 12
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 12 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Renault 12. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1976 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1976 Renault 12 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 | 1976 Renault 12 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | That | 12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |