2001 Honda Insight vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault Espace (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 354 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | Espace |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
