2000 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 9 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 675 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, 2009 Kia Carens (163 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Carens |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
