2002 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Getz is newer by 7 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), 2009 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Getz. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 265 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Getz. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 2009 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | Getz |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| 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 | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
