2000 Honda Insight vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 36 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, 2000 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 2000 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, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Insight (123 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 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 | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
