2000 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 850 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.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
