1999 Honda Insight vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona 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 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Insight | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |