2003 Honda Insight vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 414 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Insight | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
