2003 Holden Cruze vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 256 kg more than 2003 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Cruze 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Cruze | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Cruze | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
