2009 Honda Insight vs. 1988 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Hyundai Sonata (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 59 kg more than 1988 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 1988 Hyundai Sonata (193 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1988 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
