2001 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 787 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 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Insight | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Insight | Impreza |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |