1999 Honda Insight vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 370 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.
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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Insight | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
