2001 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Primera weights approximately 314 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, 1999 Nissan Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1999 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Primera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
