1997 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 86 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Toyota Carina | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Carina | Insight |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |