2001 Honda Insight vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 354 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 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 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Insight | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |