2005 Honda Insight vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 315 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.
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 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
