2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Primera weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Primera | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Primera | Insight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |
