1972 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Century | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Century | Insight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
