2001 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty

To start off, both 2001 Honda Insight and 2001 Hyundai Dynasty were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Dynasty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Dynasty (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty weights approximately 834 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, 2001 Hyundai Dynasty (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Dynasty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty 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. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Insight 2001 Hyundai Dynasty
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Insight Dynasty
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 995 cc 2972 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
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 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2870 mm