1999 Buick Century vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 268 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Century | Insight |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |