2009 Honda Insight vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 281 kg more than 1991 Toyota Carina.
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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |