2009 Acura RL vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda That would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda That. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | That |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
