1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Stanza | Insight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
