2003 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 362 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
