2000 Honda Insight vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Carina weights approximately 155 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.
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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Carina 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 | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
