2005 Honda That vs. 1977 Simca 1100
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 942 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1977 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 1100 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda That.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Simca 1100. 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, 1977 Simca 1100 (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 1977 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | That | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
