1999 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2001 Opel Frogster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frogster. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frogster weights approximately 458 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight.
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 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frogster. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Frogster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
