1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 158 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1972 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Insight |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2339 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |