2002 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 629 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Insight | Altima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |