2004 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2002 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
