2006 Honda Insight vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1984 Toyota MR2 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 1984 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1984 Toyota MR2 (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
