1981 Mazda 323 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 402 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 323 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
