2001 Honda Insight vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 9 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
