2009 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 321 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
