1999 Rover 800 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 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 800 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 800 weights approximately 183 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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Rover 800 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 800 | Insight |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |