2006 Honda Insight vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1990 Nissan Laurel 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 1990 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
