2002 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Saturn Sky

To start off, both 2002 Honda Insight and 2002 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saturn Sky weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight.

Because 2002 Saturn Sky 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 Saturn Sky. 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 Saturn Sky (259 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Insight 2002 Saturn Sky
Make Honda Saturn
Model Insight Sky
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 994 cc 2200 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 0 HP
Torque 123 Nm 259 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2600 mm


 

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