2000 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Saturn LW
To start off, both 2000 Honda Insight and 2000 Saturn LW were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn LW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn LW (136 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn LW should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn LW weights approximately 558 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 Saturn LW (193 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2000 Saturn LW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2000 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Insight | LW |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
