1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 135 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Insight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
