2004 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 247 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.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica 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 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
