2002 Honda Insight vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 125 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Insight | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
