1999 Honda Insight vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 250 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Presea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
