2002 Audi S3 vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2002 Audi S3 and 2002 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S3 weights approximately 583 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 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, 2002 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi S3 | 2002 Honda Insight | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | S3 | Insight |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |