2001 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2001 Honda Insight and 2001 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 644 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.
Because 2001 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus IS (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight. 2001 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Insight | IS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
