2003 Honda Insight vs. 1995 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 205.
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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1995 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Insight | 205 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
