1993 Opel Calibra vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 52 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Calibra | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Calibra | Insight |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
