1985 Renault 25 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | 25 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
