2001 Honda Insight vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 102 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.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Insight | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
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 | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |