2003 Honda Insight vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault 21 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 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, 1994 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | 21 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
