2004 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2006 Opel Tigra is newer by 2 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Tigra (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Tigra weights approximately 382 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.
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, 2006 Opel Tigra (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
