2004 Honda Insight vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,586 cc, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 12 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
