2006 Honda Insight vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Insight | 959 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
