2004 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Honda Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. 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 16 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Z weights approximately 107 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2005 Honda Z | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
