2002 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2002 Honda Insight and 2002 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 980 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 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Insight | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
