2009 Honda Insight vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota MR2 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 1993 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
