2000 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2000 Honda Insight and 2000 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 530 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, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has manual transmission. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 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 | 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Insight | Alero |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 210 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |