2004 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, both 2004 Honda Insight and 2004 Kia Visto were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Insight weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Kia Visto. 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 Insight (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2004 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Visto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
