1999 Honda Insight vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Porsche 356 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Insight | 356 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
