1999 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 6 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 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 245 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Insight | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Insight | Polo |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |