1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 57 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Insight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
