2003 Honda Insight vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 25 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 118 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |