2001 Honda Insight vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 323 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 282 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.
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, 1998 Mazda 323 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight. 1998 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | 323 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
