2000 Honda Insight vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 174 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Nissan Laurel 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 1968 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
