2005 Honda That vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 482 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 1998 Honda Accord. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
