2002 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight.
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, 2002 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
