2005 Honda That vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 360 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 1982 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
