2000 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback is newer by 7 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Outback weights approximately 748 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 2007 Subaru Outback 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, 2007 Subaru Outback 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, 2007 Subaru Outback (327 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Outback 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.
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2000 Honda Insight | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Insight | Outback |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Type | electric | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 327 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |