2005 Honda That vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Clarus (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Clarus weights approximately 410 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 1999 Kia Clarus. 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, 1999 Kia Clarus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | That | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
