1982 Toyota Corsa vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Corsa | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corsa | Insight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
