2003 Honda Insight vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Carina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina 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 1970 Toyota Carina. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |