2003 Honda Insight vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 360 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Mark II |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |