2000 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 359 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, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 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 | 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Insight | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 203 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 | 1199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
