1979 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Insight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
