2005 Honda Insight vs. 1980 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 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, 1980 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1980 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
