2005 Honda That vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2011 Toyota Matrix is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda That would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Matrix (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Matrix 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 2011 Toyota Matrix. 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, 2011 Toyota Matrix (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2601 mm |
