2003 Honda Insight vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. Both 2003 Honda Insight and 1957 Toyota Corona are equipped with a 995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.
Because 1957 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 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
