1961 Austin 7 vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Insight weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin 7 | 1999 Honda Insight | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 7 | Insight |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |