2004 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
