2004 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa is newer by 5 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Versa (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 589 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, 2009 Nissan Versa (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Versa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
