2000 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 6 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 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 837 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 2006 Jeep Commander 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, 2006 Jeep Commander 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Insight | Commander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 4703 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
