2001 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Vector M12
To start off, both 2001 Honda Insight and 2001 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vector M12 weights approximately 784 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 Vector M12 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 Vector M12. 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 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2001 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Honda | Vector |
| Model | Insight | M12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
