2004 Acura RSX vs. 2010 Honda Insight

To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.

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, 2004 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.

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2004 Acura RSX 2010 Honda Insight
Make Acura Honda
Model RSX Insight
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 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 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1222 kg 1237 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.1 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 40 L