2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Familia | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
