2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 126 kg more than 2003 Honda HR-V.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | HR-V | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 40 L |
