2005 Honda That vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca 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 | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | That | Fusca |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |