2002 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2002 BMW 330 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 2002 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.2 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
