2001 Honda Fit vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Fit | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
