2000 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 516 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
