2000 Honda Insight vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
