1975 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sprinter | Insight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
