1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1124 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Vantage | Insight |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
