1999 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 116 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Insight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
