2004 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 164 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Lanos | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Lanos | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
