2005 Honda That vs. 1988 Honda Concerto

To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 270 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 1988 Honda Concerto. 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Concerto 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 1988 Honda Concerto
Make Honda Honda
Model That Concerto
Year Released 2005 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 655 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 51 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 61 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2540 mm


 

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