2003 Honda Insight vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Vixen (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 53 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Because 1970 TVR Vixen 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 TVR Vixen. 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, 1970 TVR Vixen (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Insight | Vixen |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
