2010 Honda Insight vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
