2002 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Lotec C 1000
To start off, both 2002 Honda Insight and 2002 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 776 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 246 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 Lotec C 1000 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 Lotec C 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 867 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 2002 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Lotec |
| Model | Insight | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
